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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,423.16, 53,134.68 and 24,296.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,423.16, 53,134.68 and 24,296.12 is: 36,444.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,423.16 : 53,134.68 = 24,296.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,423.16/53,134.68 = 24,296.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,423.16x = 53,134.68 × 24,296.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,423.16x = 1,290,966,561.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,966,561.44/35,423.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,444.14

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